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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Professional S Chef's Set
ZWILLING Professional "S" knives are the classic knives for the professional kitchen. A solid steel, seamless manufacturing and three rivet design with full tang delivers optimum b...
Kitchen Shears
These kitchen shears feature sturdy, 3-inch, fine-edged steel blades. They are ready to tackle all of your everyday cutting tasks in the kitchen. The integrated bottle opening tool...
Kitchen Scissors | Professional Utensils
J.A. Henckels International Take Apart Kitchen Shears
Bring a durable addition to your kitchen collection with this set of sheers featuring an integrated bottle opener. Blade: 3.375" L. Dishwasher-safe. Imported.
Everpoint 8-in Triple Rivet Stainless Steel Chef Knife
HENCKELS Everpoint knives are ultra-sharp for everyday meal prep. The knives start out razor-sharp and stay sharper longer, even with minimal care. Crafted from a single piece of h...
Statement 8-inch Chef's Knife
The Henckels Statement 8" Chef's Knife handily tackles kitchen tasks with ease. Honed for long-lasting sharpness, the fine-edge blade boasts precision cutting. No job is too big or...
Classic Precision Chef Knife
The New Classic Knife high-quality material strengthens this durable. Spanish-made knife that features a razor-sharp blade. Ideal for everyday use, with a seamless transition from...
Zwilling J.A. Henckels 8-Piece Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set with Wood Presentation
HENCKELS Chef's Knife 8"
The chef's knife is the workhorse of the kitchen. Whether chopping, slicing, or dicing, the broad blade and comfortable, balanced size will quickly become the go-to knife for every...
J.a. Henckels International Silvano 45-Piece Flatware Set
Henckels International makes essential kitchen tools every home chef needs. With HI Flatware, this trusted brand brings over 120 years of cutlery expertise to the world of flatware...
Plaza 65-pc 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware Set
Plaza has a distinctive European design influence. The pattern’s satin-finished handles are contrasted with the mirror-polished fork, spoon bowls, and knife blades. Lucena projects...
Cottage 45-pc 18/10 Stainless Steel Flatware Set
HENCKELS Flatware is thoughtfully crafted to add everyday elegance to your tabletop. Cottage features piping along the edges that outline the rounded handle and add subtle dimensio...
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Henckels
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- #1Dec 30, 2025
I never want to buy cookware again
Cast iron skillets, a staub or le creuset 6 qt Dutch oven, a set of Henkel knives. The rest buy at restaurant supply store.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 29, 2025
$80 to spend at Macy’s ($30 expires end of January) on a BIFL item. Open to suggestions! Additional details in comments.
I own ONE Henkels knife that my old roommate left behind when she moved out 4 years ago. It’s pretty much the only knife I use, it’s fantastic quality.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 28, 2025
What’s your go to carving knife?
You could try Grohmann (from Nova Scotia) I don’t have their carving knife but I’ve been quite happy with the Ulu knife I got from them. Bonus: they have Boxing Day Sales. Canadian Tire has a Henkels carving knife set on sale this week too. $30 I think. My carving knife is a Global. I find it comfortable to use and I can cut extremely thin slices with it. (Keeping it sharp helps a lot)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Dec 28, 2025
What’s your go to carving knife?
Cabelas and Halford hide carry a variety of victronox or Henkel knifes that would be very similar.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 28, 2025
$80 to spend at Macy’s ($30 expires end of January) on a BIFL item. Open to suggestions! Additional details in comments.
Do you have good knives? They have a Henckels santoku knife on sale for $80.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 24, 2025
What was the BIFL upgrade that instantly exposed all your cheap versions?
Bought my first Henkel chef 4star chef knife in the mid 80’s and have added many more in various sizes up until the late 90’s. They are kept on a magnetic knife holder on my wall and are sharpened when needed. Also have a few made by wusthof. I inherited my eldest siblings Cutco kitchen shears and those are a beast.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 23, 2025
Knive recommendations
Knife care is what gets your knifes to last longer. Whustof, victornox, and henkle are all fine if you hand wash and hone. Mail them in annually for sharpening too.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Dec 6, 2025
Looking to buy first quality knives.
Henkels premio line are a really good bang for your buck.. way better than base level henkels but still reasonable priced. They’re super sharp and have good edge retention
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Dec 6, 2025
Looking to buy first quality knives.
Whenever I get to use them I'm impressed with my sister's Henckels knife set. Not super high end pricing and still super sharp after 5 years. Those Wusthof knives look excellent too, though seem expensive. I think you could spend less and still get something really good.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Dec 1, 2025
What have you used the most at home these two years?
Breville air fryer/oven/toaster combo (used daily), le creuset Dutch oven (got it as a gift, used 4-5x a week), a nice henckel chef knife (used almost daily), IKEA shoe horn (used 3-4x/day when I take the dogs out to the bathroom)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Nov 6, 2025
What’s a BIFL thing you bought and now swear by?
Hanks Belt Vitamix blender ECM Espresso machine J. A. Henckel knives All Clad pots and pans Le Creuset Dutch oven Sebo X4 Vacuum Zojirushi rice cooker
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Nov 4, 2025
Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Enameled cast iron if they’re ridiculously picky about appearances, have strong wrists, and aren’t clumsy. Otherwise just get whole clad tri ply (or 5 ply to be extra fancy) whether it’s all clad brand or something that will also last easily for life at a lower price point — duxtop or trimontina or Henkel or some other one. Make sure it’s entirely clad, not just a 3 layer plate on the bottom (you’d see a visible seam), because those can eventually separate. Most of mine are duxtop. Just never give them a temperature shock (cold water on a hot pan will snap cast iron and warp whole clad) and don’t drop them. Dishwasher can make them hazy or discolor them, a quick polish with a very mild abrasive fixes it. Barkeepers friend.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Nov 3, 2025
Knife set for Christmas
I bought a Henckels 7 or 8 piece set with a block over 15 years ago and they're still in damn good shape. It's all if you take care of them properly. Biggest thing is they don't go in the dishwasher.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Nov 3, 2025
What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?
Not poster, but we have mostly Globals, but a few Henkels as well. Started with the Henkels and still have them as my wife likes the German style better, I like the Japanese style of knives better so the Global collection has been growing steadily.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Nov 3, 2025
Knife set for Christmas
We have had a set of henckles Pro s for a long time, was between that and the ones pictured a d the henckles were a little less - I know there is t the whole full forged thing with wusthof but I’ve never noticed any issue with what we got
View on Redditopen_in_new - #16Oct 6, 2025
Stopped buying cheap versions of everything and cooking actually got easier
My wife and I found a Henckels chef knife on sale and it was unbelievable how much of a difference it made when cutting things.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Oct 1, 2025
What’s something you’ve bought once and never had to replace?
My Henkles and Wustoff knives. 33 years and going.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Oct 1, 2025
What’s something you’ve bought once and never had to replace?
1. I have a plastic Fuller Brush clothes brush/pet hair remover I bought in 1981. I still use it at least twice a month and it is in perfect condition. 2. I inherited a Descoware (bought back when Julia Child was singing the praises of Descoware over Le Crueset) dutch oven that I use weekly. It also looks perfect. 3. Henkels knives from the 60's-used daily. I've got more, but that's enough typing😂
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Sep 7, 2025
Vintage Cheese Slicer with roller from my Grandmother
Heuck is the replacement for the 1950’s one it was remade in 2008 from my research. It’s a shinier finish and may use a different kind of metal compound i think but it’s as close as you can get to the original. Just a quick google search thought could be more info.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #20Sep 5, 2025
Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?
Henkel knives
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Aug 8, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
I have (presumably) the same knife that I bought for culinary school in 1996. The salesman tried to talk me out of it and downsell me on a cheaper restaurant-grade chefs knife. I got the Henckels - still have it, still use it. (Though these days I prefer a japanese vegetable cleaver for just about everything.)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Aug 8, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Agreed. And lower quality is easily done, though more often. But in home setting, not as if I will not make it through the day without doing so. In general once a month for my most used knive. Couple of strokes and good to go. Also sharpening more often, made me more skilled at it.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Aug 7, 2025
Looking to replace every single item we own
*Cookware: when buying new, make sure it's induction-compatible. Triple-ply stainless, cast iron, magnetic stainless. No new aluminium, no non-stick. The last good deal I saw on triple-ply was Henckels; I suggest not being brand-oriented on cookware. * Appliances: strongly consider an induction stove, heat-pump dryer, and heat-pump hot water heater, if buying those items. Reduced fire risk, long term lower costs. Miele is where I'd start with the dryer.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Aug 7, 2025
Looking to replace every single item we own
Cookware - [Heckles Capri Granitium skillets](https://www.costco.ca/henckels-capri-granitium-skillets%2c-3-piece.product.4000097206.html?langId=-24&province=AB&sh=true&nf=true) Costco. As indestructible as I could find for a mostly non stick pan - Instant pot - [Kitchenaid mixer](https://www.costco.ca/.product.4000104696.html?province=AB&langId=-24&preselect=colour:red&COSTID=iosapp_25.7.5&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true) Costco - [Kenmore Immersion Mixer](https://www.costco.ca/.product.4000240918.html?langId=-24&province=AB&COSTID=iosapp_25.7.5&TRACKING=NO&sh=true&nf=true) Costco. - Le Creuset mugs (sometimes at Costco) - Bodum double wall glasses (Zwilling is good too) - Brita water filter jug (still going 13 years later if cleaned properly) Beds - [Berkeley Ergonomics Matresses](https://berkeleyergo.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopev7Y-NptDlztyj7ZpFYnythozP7BXvZ5RSaTjf11U_S1v4K09) Spent 2 years hunting down the optimal mattress to maximize our sleep, best bed we’ve ever tried.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
You can get them in the states pretty cheap. Their "Basic" line every knife is under $50 and those are honestly everything a home cook would ever need unless they really wanted to get into high quality Japanese knives. I genuinely recommend Tojiro whenever people are looking for nicer knives. They were my first set of knives when I started cooking professionally before I went to college. They held an amazing edge, were light, and sharpened easily for Japanese knives. But I also always tell people, the brand of your knife matters much less than actually taking care of the damn thing. Learning to sharpen it, or taking/mailing it to someone to be properly sharpened, will make even a super cheap knife last incredibly long under normal household use. Learning to sharpen your own knives is probably one of the biggest improvements you can make to your own skillset when going beyond the basics of learning to cook and kitchen skills.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
also, i had my original for 18 years! and they still replaced it! so for that, credit where it's due. they really mean lifetime when they say lifetime.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #27Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Twins logo = Zwilling Henckels knives made in Germany Single dude logo = Henckels International line manufactured outside of Germany
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
The last few years you can get their 4 star line of 8” chefs knife on sale at macys at Christmas time ($50 vs $200+). I’ve had mine for 3 years and have gotten them as gifts for family due to my love of it. I do not care for it as well as i should but I’ve only sharpened it thrice and it’s so easy it’s effortless to use for prep. It has made cooking infinitely more enjoyable
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Hell yea. I didn’t even have a proof of purchase, never registered the knife set and block that the shears came in. I poured on the “we were excited to get your knives and shears for our wedding because they are a “buy it for life” item.”
View on Redditopen_in_new - #30Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
I have the exact same story, except my first Henckel has a wooden handle and is 35 y.o. (I don't know how I can share my photo here).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #31Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
The Henckels Classic retails for $75. And that's a good deal for a quality knife.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #32Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Step 1: hone your knife before use. Use a honing edge; you can buy these cheaply from the maker of your one very good knife. Step 2: Sharpen your knife. Get a sharpening stone off Amazon and learn how to use it. Mine is dual sided and has #1000 and #6000 grit sides. Sharpen with the included guide on one side, and then switch to the other. Be patient and you'll have a sharp knife again.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #33Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Inherited a block of Henckels knives in 2019 and they're still super solid. Precise and comfortable in the hand. I had but one fuck up and it took off the edge of my thumb. Not doing that again; I created a crime scene. But live and learn: Many dishes later whilst carrying the respect I learned has me still very pleased with my knives. Sharpening as needed and cleaning thoroughly with hot water and soap and I'm still good.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #34Aug 6, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
I've got the knifes with 2 dudes on em, classic style, and ya .. the steel is so much better. Actually holds an edge longer than a week or two
View on Redditopen_in_new - #35Aug 5, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
I have 1999 J.A.Henkles Professional S set that I still use daily. Only recently (in their lifespan) started sending them in for sharpening as evidently I suck at it. What a difference, but anyway, I love them
View on Redditopen_in_new - #36Aug 5, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
I have a pretty complete collection of Henckels Four Star that are *all* over 15 years old, many over 30 years. They are AMAZING. I use almost nothing else (a few specialties or cheap serrated one here and there). Their bread knife and boning knives in particular are standouts to me. I just use a honing steel (theirs).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #37Aug 5, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
Henckels knives are solid af
View on Redditopen_in_new - #38Aug 5, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
It's BIFL when I got 25 years out of the last one. And just because it's got a bolster doesn't mean it's worthless.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #39Aug 5, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
I’ve been resharpening the henckels i received 15 years ago for my wedding for this very reason. with new knives the best quality i’ve bought recently was a Japanese hand-forged chef’s knife at a shop in san francisco. i feel like for things like furniture and blades handmade is a must when buying newly made things. mass production for the US market is designed to be replaced every couple years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #40Aug 5, 2025
Henckels Kitchen Knives. I finally replaced my chef's knife and was very surprised in the difference.
The reason why the new knife is so different is that the Henckels brand is positioned as a budget brand for the Zwilling J. A. Henckels company. Your old knives from your post from 2022 has the same logo as what you would find on the higher end Zwilling pieces nowadays (compare the one person logo on your new Henckels vs the "Twins" logo on the old knives/current Zwilling lineup). That's most likely why the knife is so much lighter and thinner: it's a more budget model than what the old knives were probably meant to be. Either way, take care of it and it should still last you awhile, you can do a lot worse than Henckels in that price range. Enjoy the gift!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #41Aug 3, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
Debuyer carbon-steel. The two upper lines (Mineral B and some other) are thicker. They have a line that's 1mm thinner and for people that want something lighter. Mine have been in use daily for 12 years. I cut foods on them, use metal, make acidic sauces, make chili oils, no fucks given. Pots I just get anything stainless from a major brand with a copper core and works well on induction. Not all are the same.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #42Jul 10, 2025
Looking for never-rusting stainless steel kitchen scissors
i have henckles that fully separate, and ive had them almost 20 years. didnt even THINK they would last for life, but as long as i sharpen them, they keep going. i throw them in the dishwasher half the time i use them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #43Jul 10, 2025
Looking for never-rusting stainless steel kitchen scissors
We have Henkles kitchen scissors. I wash them often in the dishwasher. Never had a problem with them rusting. We've had them at least 15 years.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #44Jul 9, 2025
Important Kitchen Essentials?
For kitchen tools and utensils, I would look for items that are 18/10 stainless steel. This will be the most corrosion resistant. This is important if you plan on putting them in the dishwasher using hot washing or drying cycles. If you want 18/10 and save a bit of money, have a look at **Zwilling's ZWILLING Pro** series. I own the Serving Spoons \[2\], Y-Peeler, Lasagna Turner, Silicone Spatula (aware you're avoiding silicone), Universal Tongs, and Pizza Cutter. If you go to Zwilling's homepage, there should be a pop-up offering you 15% off with e-mail signup; turn off your ad blocker if needed. Additionally, **Henckels' stainless steel** tools are 18/10. I own the Large Whisk, Stainless Steel Slotted Serving Spoon, Stainless Steel Skimming Ladle, and Stainless Steel Soup Ladle. *Don't* buy the Henckels Ice Cream Scoop - I don't think it's 100% stainless steel. On Henckels' homepage, there's a blue button towards the bottom right page for 15% off as well. My top 18/10 tool choice is **Rösle**, but it's difficult to find lower prices. I like their Round Handle series. Their strainers and whisks are particularly good. *Avoid* Rösle peelers - they seem to get bad reviews. There's an option for newsletter signup and saving 10% on their website, but you'd still be paying more (probably) in comparison to Zwilling Pro and Henckels.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #45Jul 9, 2025
Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?
I like the Henkel steak knife set. And use them as my sharp knives and butter knife with one random for other purposes
View on Redditopen_in_new - #46Jul 5, 2025
Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?
All of these are great options. I have a Henkel I love, and some random ikeas. Don’t abuse them and they’ll all serve you well.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #47Jul 5, 2025
Need a set of kitchen knives that will last a lifetime? Any recommendations?
Henkles Classic
View on Redditopen_in_new - #48Jul 4, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
I've had a Yoshihiro Gyuto for years, I love it! My Dad has had some nice Henckels since I was a kid. They're nice too but I like the shallower angle Japanese knives have. The bolster is nicer on the Henckels, though. Japanese knives usually don't have them, took me a bit of getting used to. I do have a Western style handle on mine, though.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #49Jul 4, 2025
BIFL Quality Knives that Last
I've had a set of Henckels Zwilling knives that I've had for nearly 5 years and I've used them almost daily. They hold an edge well enough that I have not had to get them sharpened yet.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #50Jul 3, 2025
Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?
A few things come to mind, all of them purchased or received as gifts decades ago and have been in regular if not daily use since: -Barbour waxed jackets and hat (I live in a climate where it’s wet Oct-at least May. I have them repaired and reproofed as needed, have replaced one barn jacket that was finally EOL after more than 20 years. Even in the nastiest sideways sleet, every part of me covered by Barbour is dry and comfortable. -Set of Calphalon anodized aluminum pots and pans (quality back in the day was different than today, brand has probably changed ownership multiple times since I received these from my parents as an apartment-warming gift). They heat evenly and clean up easily, total workhorses. Still my everyday go-to pots and pans. And I do mean every day - we eat almost all meals at home and I’m the primary cook. -Set of Henckels knives I bought at Costco as one of my first big adult kitchen tool splurges. I’ve kept them sharpened and have always hand washed them. When my brother in law, who is French and an accomplished home chef, visited recently and was helping us prep pizza toppings, he complimented us on the quality and sharpness of our knives. And he’s Definitely not the type of guy who tosses out compliments like candy at a parade, is very opinionated. -The absolute beast that is my SEBO upright vacuum (could probably strip wallpaper with it). -The circa 1920s shell edge Wedgwood china we use every day. It’s beautiful, looks delicate, but still goes in the dishwasher without an issue. Makes even the most basic omelet or tuna sandwich look kinda fancy. My mom bought the whole set (service for 12 with serving pieces!) at a garage sale for practically nothing. -The solid maple queen sized Mission style bed frame my parents bought for me when I moved into my first apartment. Today? Different mattress of course, but bed frame still going strong and practically unscathed, even after multiple long-distance moves.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #51Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
Let’s see: 1. 400 thread count pure cotton sheets 2. Lodge 10” Chef’s Collection cast iron skillet 3. Mac Superior 7” chef’s knife 4. Henckel’s 4-Star 3” paring knife 5. All-Clad Copper Core 3.5 qt Everyday Pan (skillet with high sides and rounded bottom)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #52Jul 1, 2025
Does anyone else feel like it's impossible to buy quality stuff anymore? Seems like every single thing I buy falls apart absurdly fast. I try to get quality stuff, but reviews are all fake, star ratings are bought... how do you avoid buying junk?
An astute observer and author, Paul Fussell, wrote about "proleward drift". A company makes a thing. It's high quality and reliable. They, however, want more sales. So, they have to cut corners on making the thing so it is more affordable to the masses. Then the beancounters and marketing geniuses (being sarcastic here) want it to be even more affordable. So, an item goes from being high quality and respected to Walmart so millions of "proles" (proletariat) can buy them. Examples include Macy's department store, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. What I do is I have subscribed to "Consumer Reports". They are a non profit and have people who know how to review stuff. You might disagree on some points, but overall, you get a better idea of what to think about when buying something As for clothing, it's best to go to the retailer carrying it. Some people may say a 60$ pair of pants can be a crap shoot, but I can absolutely guarantee that a $10 pants is not going to be all that great. Look at the fabric. Feel the texture. Try it on. Look at the stitching. Is it loose with long stitches, or are the stitches tight and even? Look for stains and rips. Are the buttons on securely? Does the zipper work? There are companies that are doing just fine without going proleward to Walmart, such as Miele, Viking, Henkels, etc. You have to stop impulse shopping and take time to do your homework.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #53Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
1. Goodyear welted boots: Redwing, thorogood, grant stone, ETC. 2. Stainless steel pans: Tramontina tri-ply is an excellent value. 3. Kitchen Knife w/ honing steel: Global is my daily, but Wusthoff, or Henckels offer great value. 4. Duluth Jeans (For now, until quality inevitably gets bad) 5. A Socket Set with a carrying case: I can’t tell you how many times a socket set has saved me on the road, and around the house.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #54May 5, 2025
Have never seen this happen with a Wusthof knife
It's time to switch over to Henckels👀
View on Redditopen_in_new - #55May 3, 2025
What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?
Krups 2000 hand mixer from 1987, old Pyrex 12 cup mixing bowl, Henkel knives from 1985, Dansk cutting boards (classic) and a few pieces of Dansk Købenstyle bakeware. My parents loved Dansk. I was also lucky enough to inherit very old cast iron.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #56May 2, 2025
What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?
Farberware cookware, 1982, what is now called Farberware Classic. When my wife and I combined households we found she had bought the same set at around the same time. Henckels Pro S knives. I bought a set in 1982 which I supplemented in the '80s and '90s. I'd never buy a set again. We bought some for my wife in the '00s which have held up well. 1957 Rival Crock-Pot slow cooker was a wedding gift to my mother. She gave it to me and I have used it regularly for 45 years. Olive wood spatulas, three of them, bought--I think--in the '90s. Still in good shape. Swiss Diamond covered high saute pans bought in the late '90s. Holding up nicely and are daily drivers used once or twice a day. I don't buy gadgets. I buy tools. Not everything is BIFL. I sharpened a veg peeler once. Not going to do that again. Every four or five years I'll replace it. The most important element of BIFL is care. If you're putting cookware in the dishwasher it will never be BIFL. Stop doing that. The single worst thing you can do. Care is not "babying." If you abuse your belongings they won't last. If you don't care then get used to replacing things and stop whining about it.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #57May 2, 2025
What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?
I have a full set of cast iron cook ware that i use that used to be my grandmothers and her mothers before that. My all clad cook ware will also last my life time. Someone else mentioned a swing away can opener. Best can opener I have. Probably 30 years old now. My old “made in Korea” stainless steel bowls that I use for mixing (bought at an estate sale. Two man henkel knives (really any high end knife brand). Agree with my wooden spoons. If you want it to last, go to a restaurant supply store and see what they are buying. I have bought numerous items from restaurant supply stores that have lasted many years and are still going like new.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #58May 2, 2025
What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?
Henkel knives, boos chopping block, tramontina stainless steel pans, cast iron, fiestaware, old Pyrex.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #59May 2, 2025
What’s a kitchen item you bought once and never had to replace?
Farberware stainless steel pots and pans (oven safe to 350°) Kitchaid stand mixer Pyrex pie pan Cheap aluminum cookie sheets from Walmart Henkel Four Star knives Corningware casserole dishes No-name carbon steel wok Oneida 18/10 stainless steel flatware and serving pieces All bought in the early 1980’s, so 40+ years old. Everything goes in the dishwasher, except the wok. I’m careful that the knives don’t touch each other, but that’s it. I also have a well-seasoned cast iron pan, but I never use it because I don’t like the metallic taste.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #60May 1, 2025
What's one item you've owned for years that's still going strong-and was totally worth the money?
Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Bought it refurbished 20 years ago, still going strong. I also have a set of Henkel chefs knives that’s about 20 years old.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #61Apr 4, 2025
Rust-resistant knives?
I’ve had a set of Henckels Four Star for over twenty years that gets used every day, and no rust.
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Non US Brands | Trade War
Global, kikuichi, shun, henckell as well
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Hello BiFL! I'm looking for ideas to put on a wedding registry! (Canada)
10 years in and we still makes daily use of our Henckel knife set and henckel pan set. Also schott zwissel wine glasses.
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Hello BiFL! I'm looking for ideas to put on a wedding registry! (Canada)
Kitchenaid blender and Zojirushi rice and bread makers. Also, get a good butcher block set of kitchen knives like Henckels or Trident.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #65Mar 10, 2025
Looking for an extremely sharp chef's knife?
I thought my mom's old Henckels (bought in the 70s, still going strong) were good, until I tried a Japanese knife from [https://knifetoronto.com/collections/knives](https://knifetoronto.com/collections/knives) Of course, you still have to regularly sharpen them, but out of the box I haven't found anything sharper.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #66Feb 6, 2025
Hey reddit what’s the BIFL kitchen knife set?
I’ve had a set of henckels my parents brought back from Germany over 30 years ago, still going strong. The “international” brand with the single man logo is hot garbage though.
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A list of BIFL not made in the USA
Wusthof, Henckle, Sabatier for European style kitchen knives
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A list of BIFL not made in the USA
I'm rather partial to Henckels scissors. They also make knives. Some are made in Germany (the Zwilling JA ones) and others in China.
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What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
This! We have mix and match but we have a lodge cast iron I got at homegoods for $16.99 and it works amazing and we’ve got it seasoned. We have a large henckles sauce pan that we love from Costco, and recently we were gifted some green pans for Christmas! I cook 5 nights a week and these get me thru. We’ve done so much research on pans it’s insane. Get what works for you and forget the rest. If you can cook, you can make something tasty in anything.
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What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
https://www.costco.com/henckels-tri-ply-clad-stainless-steel-12-piece-cookware-set.product.4000269635.html Take your time learning stainless steel. Barkeeper's Friend will help early on. Honestly, if you look up a video for each food item, it'll usually come out fine.
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Is there an Silverware equivalent to Corelle
Im happy with my Henckels sets. Going strong after 16 years. Spoons pass the ice cream test
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Buy Once Cry Once items?
My products are Henkel 4Star knives an Calphalon pro hard anodized without the nonstick coating. Bought sets of both with wedding money in 1997. They are still in great shape and I use them all the time. I’m not sure the pro nonstick is manufactured anymore but I’ve found them second hand too.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #73Jan 8, 2025
What are some BIFL Wedding Gifts?
Our kitchen aid blender and our Henkels knife set were wedding gifts 16 years ago. Still going strong. Kitchen aid stand mixer is another BIFL item A good set of dishes/utensils
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What are some BIFL Wedding Gifts?
My mother and grandmother's Kitchen Aid mixers and Cuisinart food processors have never died, mine are still standing strong after 10 years. I'd also recommend a good chef's knife, mine is a German-made Heckles.
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Looking for dishwasher safe steak knives
Zwilling / Henckels serrated stamped stainless steel steak knives have been wonderful for me for two decades or so. Never had an issue with them in a dishwasher since there’s no wood and they’re all one piece of metal since they’re a stamped design. Smaller to grip than knives with traditional wood grips, but I find them quite controllable and relatively versatile for serrated knives. Took me a bit of time to remember what they were - went through 23 pages of knives on Walmart’s website then ended up as the second search result for me on Amazon, coincidentally on sale.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #76Jan 3, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
I recently bought a SS Henckels pots and pan set from Costco for this exact reason. Glad to read your comments on cooking with them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #77Dec 5, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
7 Feel is huge. My family is firmly divided into Henkles and Wustoff camps (with my husband as the weird Shun outlier but he's also the only Japanese person in my family) and it breaks down precisely amongst gender lines. The Wustoff handles are much smaller and since the women in my family have midget hands we all prefer them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #78Dec 4, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
Yep, tis true. And I would also be remiss to mention that a knife set is a good and easy gift idea as a whole set of mediocre knives is better than a collection of dollar store specials. The only survivor from our old Henkels set is our bread knife which is now kept in our drawer o' utensils. All knife advice is catered to the person as I'm sure someone out there puts a lot of stock in owning a blingy cheescake knife which most of us have no use for. :)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #79Dec 2, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
I have better knives but the one I end up using every day is the inexpensive stamped Henckels Fine Edge Pro 7-inch Santoku. It's hefty enough for most work and sharpens easily. It's a good knife to practice sharpening on because it will need it frequently and I don't mind scratching it if I get sloppy. The blocky handle looks cheap but is surprisingly more comfortable than my more expensive bolstered Henckels. http://www.amazon.com/J-A-HENCKELS-INTERNATIONAL-Asian-Knife/dp/B000N8R278/
View on Redditopen_in_new - #80Dec 2, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
I think you've been jaded to japanese knives. There are plenty of phenomenal Japanese knives that are function over form and many japanese manufacturers make European style knives with Japanese steel. Its funny that you mention the pro chef and then obliterate japanese knives when almost every single pro chef I know uses Japanese knives. This is from line cooks to tsu chefs. I have actually found the opposite to be true on the price front as well. If you are buying a functional japanese knife and not a 'damascus' style one that is for show then I can usually find a similar quality knife to the german brands for much cheaper. Wusthof and Henkel are very well marketed and all of that marketing money increases the price. They are also good knives and I wouldn't discount them but they are far from the best in that price range. Hell, if you are going to go german then go Messermeister. They use a better alloy and a slightly better profile than either Wusthof or Henkel for the same money. Similarly with Japanese knives you shouldn't be going with Shun or Global if you want the best knife for the money because those are the household names with huge marketing machines. There are many other brands that offer better knives for better prices. While Japanese steel is harder and therefore more brittle than European steel you are over exaggerating how much extra care is necessary. You basically just can't throw the knife on the floor, put it in the dishwasher (also recommended for european knives), or bash it into things to avoid chipping or breaking the blade.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #81Dec 2, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
This comes up around here a lot. Here's something you should really think about. You can get a very high end knife(s), and it will be really nice and last a long time if you take good care of it. Seriously, some of those Shun knives come to mind, they are literally functional show pieces. You will hear a lot of people say names like Wusthof, Henckel, Shun, and these are super high quality knives. You pay for this quality not only with money, but time. You need to care of knives like this if you want them to last. You need to hand wash and dry them, you need to keep them in a nice block or on a mag strip. You probably want to invest in a good sharpening stone or be prepared to have them professionally sharpened sometimes. If you're up for this, then you can't go wrong with one of those knives. They are all awesome. On the other hand, if you expect to treat this new knife more like you treat the rest of your dishes, that is to say if you'd rather put your knife in the dishwasher, toss it in a drawer, and and sharpen it with a $10 sharpener you bought from Amazon, then you should NOT buy one of those. Instead, look for a knife that was *made* to withstand this kind of abuse. Get yourself a foodservice knife like the Victorinox Fibrox, or the Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe. They are really cheap, ultra-durable, dishwasher safe, and made to be used by people who hate their jobs. In a home setting they will last forever under circumstances that will be fatal to a high end knife. The down side is that they do not hold an edge quite as well (but not bad), they don't quite have the heft that some prefer, and they are not pieces of art worthy of display on your countertop. But they will last and perform well. That's all. Nothing wrong with a high end knife, but I hate spending extra time on taking care of gear when I don't have to. So think about that.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #82Dec 2, 2015
Kitchen knife for personal use
> You will constantly have to do a swaying-motion to seperate the smallest things. Why is this a bad thing, if you don't mind explaining? There's a pro chef in the family (he shows up on the Food Network now and then) and we all use European-style knives. Sure, there's some rocking with cutting. I do it all the time. So please tell me what is wrong with that. As you might guess, I'm not part of the Japanese knife circlejerk. Sure, many are well made and work well. But it seems to me that Japanese knives are for collectors. People get off on the various shapes, steel used, the mystique of the manufacturer, and so on. That's all fetish stuff. That's not about knocking off two or three hours in the kitchen. You don't want some fussy, prissy knife where you're terrified of nicking the blade. I don't keep my knives in precious little presentation boxes and fawn over them. I *do* take care of my knives, but they are *tools.* Not that different from my bandsaw or milling machine. I take good care of those, too, but I don't preen over the milling machine and make sure it goes back into a decorative case after each use. If you enjoy that level of preciousness, well, I'm glad you enjoy it. There's really nothing wrong with it, but it is not necessary to cook well. The person eating your food will *never* know which knife you used and there isn't much advantage during prep, either. Which is why we use sturdy European knives. Wusthof, Henckels and F. Dick make fantastic knives that hold up for decades. They're not the cheapest, but comparatively, much cheaper than Japanese knives. $100 on a Wusthof would get you the functional equivalent of a $300 or $400 Japanese knife. Granted, the Wusthof will come in a cardboard and plastic case instead of a fancypants presentation case, but who cares? Well, if you're going to cook, that is. If you want to oooh and aaah over a knife with other collectors, then maybe you should pay three or four times as much for the pretty box.
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